Summary

Dr. Scott Backus treats abdominal pain, colon polyps, and GERD, and performs pathology tests, surgical pathology, and kidney transplant biopsy. He practices hematology and pathology and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Backus earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and sees patients in Alexandria and Newport News, Virginia.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 21 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Scott Russell Backus has 2 locations

Inova Alexandria Hospital

4320 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22304

Riverside Regional Medical Center

500 J Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601

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Speaks English
Alexandria , VAOlney , MDGAITHERSBURG , MDNORTH BETHESDA , MD
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Queens Univ Fac Of Med Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Scott Russell Backus

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Innovation Health
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Scott Russell Backus has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Scott Russell Backus has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Anatomic/clinical Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Hematology (pathology)
  • Pathology

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Dr. Scott Russell Backus holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 2005 and Virginia Commonwealth University.

NPI Number

Dr. Backus' NPI number is 1780864678.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Scott Backus speak?
Dr. Scott Backus speaks English.

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  • State medical licensing boards

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